Travel operators urge Karnataka government to resume safaris as livelihoods hit
Safari operations in both tiger reserves were halted earlier this month following a series of tiger attacks in the H.D. Kote and Sargur regions.
Couple dupes Hyderabad residents of Rs 23 crore, arrested in Karnataka
Hyderabad: A couple involved in an Rs 23 crore investment fraud in Hyderabad was arrested by the Karnataka police on November 20 and brought to Hyderabad on Saturday, November 22. The accused, identified as Vuppalapati Satish Kumar and Shilpa Banda were arrested by the Dharwad police on the Hubballi-Dharwad bypass and were handed over to Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Parameshwara Hints He Too Is In CM Race In Case Of Leadership Change In Karnataka
The senior Congress leader further said that AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge will decide on leadership change, if there is a need, after discussing with top party leader Rahul Gandhi, who is currently abroad
Parameshwara hints he too is in Chief Minister race in case of leadership change in Karnataka
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara has indicated his interest in the Chief Minister post should a leadership change occur. He downplayed party confusion, stating the high command has not discussed any changes. Parameshwara acknowledged long-standing demands for a Dalit CM. He clarified that any decision rests with AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge after consulting Rahul Gandhi.
Bengaluru ATM van robbery: Home Minister warns of dismissal of police personnel involved in crime
The Minister has issued strict instructions to senior police officers to remain vigilant and ensure discipline within the department.
Seventh accused in Bengaluru ATM van robbery case arrested
The police had earlier arrested six persons involved in the heist and recovered a total of 6.2 crore from them.
Video: BJP Mocks Congress Over Karnataka Tussle With Fortune-Telling Act
BJP workers in Karnataka have adopted a satirical approach to mock the Congress government over the power-sharing tussle in the state.
UFlex to invest over Rs 700 cr to expand packaging film capacity at Karnataka plant
NEW DELHI, Nov 23: Flexible packaging and solutions maker UFlex Ltd will invest over Rs 700 crore to expand its packaging film manufacturing line in Dharwad, Karnataka, according to a senior company official. The company will add 54,000 MTPA of new capacity at the plant, bringing its global packaging film capacity to 690,160 MTPA, up from 636,160 MTPA. We plan to invest over Rs 700 crore to expand our packaging film manufacturing line in Dharwad, Karnataka. This project will [] The post UFlex to invest over Rs 700 cr to expand packaging film capacity at Karnataka plant appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
UFlex to invest over Rs 700 crore to expand packaging film capacity at Karnataka plant
UFlex Ltd is investing over Rs 700 crore to expand its packaging film manufacturing in Dharwad, Karnataka. This expansion will add 54,000 MTPA capacity. The company is also progressing with major projects in Egypt, Mexico, and Noida. These new capacities are expected to contribute from FY27 and reach full impact in FY28.
Drunk Karnataka Auto Driver Sets Himself On Fire During Police Check
The incident took place at the Mahatma Gandhi circle when the police reportedly seized Thippeswamy's auto during the inspection.
Mandya district has lowest birth sex ratio in Karnataka
BENGALURU: Despite raising awareness among people and both the central and State governments promoting programmes to save the girl child, the Child Rights Index report released by the Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (KSCPCR) on November 20 stated that the child sex ratio at birth (0-6 years) is still a concern in the state. The report is a study by S Madheswaran and BP Vani from the Institute for Social and Economic Change. In Karnataka, several districts have been identified with low sex ratios at birth, including Mandya, Bagalkot, Bidar, Chikkaballapur and Kalaburagi. These are districts with lower than 900 sex ratio at birth in one year or other. However, Indias SDG Index has a target sex ratio at birth of 950 females per 1,000 males. Mandya district has consistently shown a low sex ratio for four years 884 in 2020, 873 in 2021, 877 in 2022 and 887 in 2023. The sex ratio in the other districts in 2023 was 919 in Bagalkot, 920 in Bidar, 910 in Kalaburagi and 937 in Chikkaballapur. In 2022, the ratio in these districts stood at less than 900. The report calls it a matter of concern because the sex ratio at birth in the state was stable until 2011, and has declined to 916 during 2018-20. There is a drastic decline in child sex ratio from 975 in 1981 to 946 in 2001, it inched up to 948 in 2011 and declined again during 2018-20. Studies relating to sex ratio indicate that this could be due to a higher prevalence of sex selective abortions. It could also be due to imbalance in sex ratio at birth and excess female mortality (though male infants have higher rate of mortality than female infants) as compared to males post birth. There are various factors responsible for low female ratio, including gender-based differences in feeding practices, healthcare-seeking behaviour and difference in immunisation rates between boys and girls, states the report. The overall sex ratio is influenced by decreasing fertility rates and reduced family size, it said. Venkatesh, a member of KSCPCR in Mandya, said, It is difficult to trace these abortion centres unless someone from the same group reveals the truth. In one case, the centre was being operated in a jaggery manufacturing factory in a village. After doing an ultrasound, they referred these patients to various abortion centres. When we come across issues like female infanticide, we inspect the place and on finding evidence, we report to the police. However, the issue is still a matter of concern. We wouldnt want Mandya to be known as the centre for female infanticide. The practice exists even now, when parents want their first child to be a son or dont want a second girl child.
Karnataka ranks third in fish production: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
BENGALURU: Karnataka now ranks third in the country in fish production. Indias share of global fish production is about 7.7% and ranks fourth in exports, said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday. Speaking at Matsya Mela 2025 to mark World Fisheries Day here, he said fisheries is a crucial industry that ensures food security, nutrition and livelihoods for lakhs of families. Karnataka, with its 32-km coastline and 5.5 lakh hectares of inland water resources, stands third in the country in fish production. The sector supports nearly 10 lakh people in the state, the CM said. Reiterating the governments commitment to the sector, he said the annual diesel quota for mechanised fishing boats has been increased from 1.5 lakh kilolitres to 2 lakh kilolitres. Traditional boats are being given industrial kerosene at a subsidised price of Rs 35 per litre. Siddaramaiah said financial aid for fishermen during the annual fishing ban has been increased from Rs 1,500 to Rs 3,000. Work on 10,000 houses for fishermen has begun. Deputy CM DK Shivakumar said the government had filled more than 10,000 lakes with water across the state, enabling inland fishery. Small lakes will be handed over to societies, while larger ones will be auctioned, he said. Fisheries Minister Mankal Vaidya said that in view of the deaths of 45 fishermen this year, the government will distribute life jackets. Compensation for accidental deaths has been increased to Rs 10 lakh and will be released within 24 hours, he added.
Karnataka educationists demand halt to school mergers; urge CM to review policy and fill vacancies
BENGALURU: Dalit Sangharsha Samiti and Jagruta Nagarikaru Karnataka Vedike organised a round table meeting of educationists, activists and retired professors on Saturday, to discuss recent decisions taken by the Department of School Education and Literacy. They announced the formation of a separate committee and submitted certain recommendations to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Shripadh Bhat, educationist, explained, One of our recommendations includes changing Minister for School Education and Literacy Madhu Bangarappa. MLAs with deep insight and commitment to the public education system should be appointed ministers. The recommendations of the State Education Policy (SEP) formulated by the Karnataka State Education Policy Commission should be made public and reviewed. Steps should be taken to fill all vacant posts, from pre-primary to pre-university education, as soon as possible. No new order should be issued regarding education policies until the SEP is implemented. No schools should be merged with Karnataka Public Schools etc. Meanwhile, Dr Niranjanaradhya, education expert, said, Karnataka is in 7th position in India in terms of shutting down schools. The state has closed 6.46 per cent of government schools during various party regimes. If the government closes more than 25,600 schools, it will touch 52 per cent. He highlighted some shocking figures on the status of schools. In 2010-11, there were 45,677 elementary schools in Karnataka. Now, there are 41,905 elementary schools. Enrolment rate of children in government schools in 2010-11 was 54.5 lakh, but has reduced to 23 lakh. However, the enrolment rate of children in private schools was 28.76lakh in 2010-11, which has now increased to 48.47lakh. Education is a political issue now. They have violated Article 21A by shutting down schools within one kilometre range in every village, depriving children of their Right to Education, Niranjanaradhya stated. Last week, TNIE reported that 19 government schools of various taluks of Chikkaballapur would be merged into one KPS, and seven schools in Channapatna would be merged to start another KPS. The documents also stated that TCs must be given to students, and benches, desks and other properties moved to the new school. Teachers will be also deputed to the new KPS.
ATM cash van heist: Kerala to Goa how cops chased leads in five states
BENGALURU: Within 54 hours of the brazen cash robbery, three accused were identified and detained, Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh said here on Saturday. While Rs 5.76crore was recovered within 60 hours from the outskirts of the city, a bag containing Rs 53lakh was also seized from Hyderabad, Singh told a press conference. By the end of the first 24 hours, the accused persons and vehicles used in the heist had been identified through specific leads. One vehicle used in the crime was seized. As many as 200 police personnel, including 17 police inspectors, seven from the Central Crime Branch (CCB) and two Assistant Commissioners of Police, were part of the operation. Deputy Commissioners of Police, along with Joint Commissioners, supervised the entire investigation. Technical and field leads were pursued across Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Some teams also extended their search up to Goa, and more than 30 people have been questioned so far. CCTV footage, call detail records, vehicle movement patterns and local intelligence inputs were analysed continuously, the Commissioner added. DCP-South Lokesh B Jagalasar said three other accused in connection with the robbery were detained in Hyderabad. A bag of cash containing Rs 53 lakh was seized from them. Security lapses by CMS The probe into the Rs 7.11crore heist revealed that the Cash Management Services (CMS) firm had failed to follow key safety measures, and violated RBI guidelines. A senior police officer said that as per guidelines, cash-carrying vehicles should not use the same route or time repeatedly. Employees must be trained in cash handling, undergo proper background verification, and police should be informed if any custodial company employee is terminated. The GPS tracking system in the vehicle was also not functioning. There were lapses in staff deployment and security training, the officer added. Commissioner Singh told reporters, We have prepared a report on the violations committed by the company and will submit it to the authorities concerned. Daylight dacoit On November 19, a CMS Cash-In-Transit vehicle carrying Rs 7.11 crore was robbed. The gang, posing as RBI officers, claimed they wanted to inspect the vehicle. All four staffers inside the vehicle, except the driver, were asked to get down. They threatened the driver with a pistol, unloaded the cash boxes and stole the Digital Video Recorder. A case was registered at Siddapura police station.
Father, friend booked under POCSO for rape of minor girl in Karnataka's Koppal district
KOPPAL: A minor girl in Koppal district has accused her own father of facilitating her repeated sexual assault by his friend. A case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act has been registered, and both accused are currently absconding. The incident, which occurred in December of last year, came to light only recently after the survivor attempted to take her own life. According to the police complaint, the girl's mother saved her and, upon inquiry, learned the horrific truth. The survivor from Gangavathi stated in her complaint that her father, an alcoholic, forcibly took her to his friend's house in Gundamma Camp on December 8, 2023. She was held there until December 13. The complaint alleges that on the night of December 11, the father's friend raped her. When the girl mustered the courage to tell her father the next day, he not only dismissed her trauma but allegedly offered to arrange a marriage with the perpetrator. He further threatened to kill her mother if she disclosed the assault to anyone. I had no other choice but to keep quiet, the girl stated in her complaint. The situation became unbearable, leading to her suicide attempt two days ago. Following her mother's advice, she filed a formal complaint at the Gangavathi police station. Police have confirmed that a POCSO case has been registered and an investigation is underway to locate and apprehend the two accused.
VIJAYAPURA: For Deputy Superintendent of Police Basavaraj Yeligar, every spare minute is an opportunity to immerse himself in the world of Vachanas, the 12th-century poetic compositions that form the foundation of the Lingayat spiritual tradition. Whether travelling from his Solapur Road office to the Deputy Commissioners office or attending meetings at the Zilla Panchayat, Yeligar uses his short commute time to continue his translation work. What may seem like a rushed 10-minute drive to others becomes a brief yet valuable window for him to engage in what he truly loves: bringing the wisdom of Basaveshwara and other saints to readers through English translations. Finding time during duty hours is difficult. So, whenever I am travelling or waiting, I try to use that time productively. Translating Vachanas gives me immense joy, he says. At 54, Yeligar has already earned recognition beyond his policing career. His recently released book, My Me is Thee , which contains English translations of 959 Vachanas of Basaveshwara, has gone into print three times, with nearly 3,000 copies already in circulation. Born in Naragund in Gadag district, Yeligar completed his primary schooling in his hometown before moving to Mudhol in Bagalkot district for his SSLC. He later pursued a Bachelors degree in Arts from Dharwad. He started his career as a First Division Clerk at the Agriculture College in Dharwad. After clearing the PSI exam, he joined the police force. Today, he serves as the DSP of Vijayapura. Yeligar traces his writing skills to his childhood. His father used to ask Basavaraj to help him with drafting land records or financial transaction documents for villagers. I was developing writing habits from my school days. It later played a major role in shaping my literary work, he recalls. His family used to visit the Allamaprabhu Mutt in Naragund. The Mutt served as a centre for the study of Vachanas, secular principles, and harmony among communities. The Mutt played a crucial role in shaping my affinity toward Vachanas and nurturing my secular outlook. Many rituals were performed by Muslims, and people of different communities came together, he says. Yeligar tried translating the couplets of Shishunal Sharif, a revered saint-poet of North Karnataka, while serving at Chikodi in Belagavi district. He later translated a general non-fiction work titled, Deluge of Drought Who is Responsible? , which explored Karnatakas recurring cycles of droughts and floods. In 2021, Yeligar began translating the Vachanas of Basaveshwara into English. It took him nearly four years to complete the 808-page volume. He had previously read several English translations of Vachanas, but felt something lacking in them. I never felt satisfied with the translations I read. They did not capture the sacredness and philosophical richness of Basavannas words. I wanted to fill that gap, he says. Understanding old Kannada was no easy task, as Vachanas often contain layers of symbolism, analogy, and philosophical depth. To achieve accuracy, Yeligar consulted several seers, scholars, and experts in historical Kannada literature. He also studied books by the late scholar M M Kalburgi and other eminent researchers. Yeligar has now undertaken the translation of Vachanas written by the saint-poet Akkamahadevi. He has selected around 450 Vachanas, of which he has already translated about 250. He plans to complete it by March next year and release the book at Uutadi village in Shivamogga district, the birthplace of Akkamahadevi. He is also translating an Islamic book from English to Kannada. The book, titled Would You Like to Know Something About Islam , written by Mohammed Ahmed, was given to him by Islamic cleric Sayed Tanveer Hashmi. This is the first time I am translating a book from English to Kannada. I hope to complete it within a month, he says. Yeligar says spirituality is essential for a stress-free life. His deep connection to spiritual thought, especially through Vachanas, has helped him navigate the challenges of policing. Spirituality brings peace, clarity, and emotional balance. In my personal and professional life, it has helped me immensely, he says.
BENGALURU: Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath president Dr B L Shankar said playwright Dr Nataraj Thalaghattapuras effort to bring his Kannada play Banna Mecchidavaru to wider audiences through its English version, Admirers of Colour and Hindi translation Rangon Ke Upasak will help popularise the lives of artist Svetoslav Roerich and actor Devika Rani globally. He was speaking at the release of the two books at Bharath Education Society, Jayanagar, on Saturday. The play depicts the struggles faced by Roerich and Devika Rani in the final years of their lives. The English translation is by Dr Rekha Kawshik P R, and the Hindi version by Prof Shakira Khanum. Senior journalist and author Raghunatha Cha Ha said Natarajs plays capture the complexities of contemporary life, and his stories mirror the concerns of the present generation. Three other books by Nataraj, the plays Bayala Roopa and Bogase Thumba Mannu, and the short-story collection Midinagaragala Naduve, were also released on the occasion. residing over the function, Jnanapeetha awardee Dr Chandrashekar Kambar lauded the playwrights work. Nataraj said the audience response to his plays continues to inspire him to write.
Abhinav Tejrana: The Delhi boy ignored by DDCA is making waves for Goa
The 24-year-old top-order batter Abhinav Tejrana has set the Ranji Trophy on fire. Batting for Goa at No. 3, the Delhi-born cricketer has amassed 651 runs in eight innings, including a double century on first-class debut against Chandigarh. He has also smashed two centuries against Punjab and Saurashtra, and not to forget his match-saving unbeaten 73 against Karnataka.
Siddaramaiah Meets Kharge, Dismisses Karnataka Leadership Change Speculation
Amid an ongoing power tussle in the ruling Congress, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday called on party president Mallikarjun Kharge at his residence here, and dismissed speculation of a leadership change in the state.
Only Media Speculation: Siddaramaiah Meets Kharge, Dismisses Karnataka Leadership Change Talk
Amid escalating Congress infighting, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah met party chief Mallikarjun Kharge, insisting rumours of a Karnataka leadership change are unfounded.
Cyclone in Bay of Bengal: A low-pressure area has formed over the Bay of Bengal and is expected to intensify into a depression by November 24. The system may further strengthen over the southwest Bay of Bengal in the subsequent 48 hours. Heavy rainfall is forecast for Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, coastal Karnataka and Lakshadweep.
Bengaluru police have arrested six individuals, including a police constable, in connection with a daring daylight heist of Rs 7.11 crore from a bank van. A massive hunt across six states led to the recovery of Rs 6.29 crore, with the investigation highlighting insider involvement and meticulous planning by the gang.
Belagavi prepares for winter session as maintenance work progresses
Let the state govt buy maize using the revolving fund, says Bommai
Students to showcase skills at state-level Prachya Pragne in Gadag
Shivakumar seeking support from jailed MLAs, claims Joshi
HUBBALLI, Nov 22: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Saturday alleged that horse trading of Congress MLAs is underway in Karnataka amid a power struggle between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy DK Shivakumar. Joshi claimed that Shivakumars recent visit to jailed MLAs Vinay Kulkarni and KC Veerendra (Puppy) in Bengaluru Central Prison was part of an effort to secure their support. He said, There is clear infighting in Congress. Siddaramaiah is unwilling to step down as CM, while Shivakumar is [] The post Shivakumar seeking support from jailed MLAs, claims Joshi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Yellow Line boarding crosses 1L mark; trains cover 470 km/day in Bengaluru
Man kills brother with help of 2 pals, arrested in Bengaluru
Special investigation team to probe massive lapses in Karnataka land acquisition cases
Bengaluru: Astrologer promises to build temple, dupes teacher of Rs 1 crore, 180g gold
A 56-year-old music teacher has accused an astrologer and three associates of defrauding her of nearly Rs 1 crore in cash and 180 grams of gold. The accused allegedly exploited her faith, promising to build a Goddess Lakshmi temple in Kapu, Udupi district.
Karnataka moves to let registrars scrap fake registrations
Farmers in Haveri fall victim to PM-Kisan scheme scam
Modern aspirations, climate change pushing rural youth away from shepherding: Community leaders
Rahul Gandhi to lay foundation for Jeans Park soon: Minister MB Patil
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Jan Dhan accounts in Madhya Pradesh used to circulate cyber-fraud money; three held
BHOPAL: Once meant to bank the unbanked, zero balance bank accounts in Madhya Pradesh created under the PM Jan Dhan Scheme have now transformed into mule accounts for cyber fraudsters. Three individuals have been arrested so far. As many as seven bank accounts have been misused by fraudsters who have parked funds looted from crimes committed in other states. Five of these bank accounts are Jan Dhan accounts, including one account of a deceased person. How did the fraud surface? Recently, a daily wage labourer Bisram Ivne (40) approached the authorities, stating that transactions of around Rs 2 crore were carried out through his Jan Dhan account since June 2025. He came to know about it when he went to the bank to update his KYC details. We initiated a focussed investigation in the matter by the district polices cyber cell and the subsequent probe revealed transactions of around Rs 1.5 crore in the account since June, Betul district police superintendent Virendra Jain told TNIE on Saturday. Subsequent police probes, particularly based on some similar complaints, led the cops to six more accounts, four of which were Jan Dhan accounts in which transactions spanning between Rs 47.44 lakh and Rs 2.24 crore were detected, which brought the total sum to more than Rs 9.84 crore. Surprisingly, one of the Jan Dhan accounts in which suspicious monetary transactions were detected, was held by one Rajendra Varde, who is no longer alive. Another account with suspicious transactions was a student scholarship account held by 20-year-old college student Narmada Ivne. As the probe progressed it was found that the Rs 9.84 crore plus sum was parked in these accounts, which were being used as mule accounts. The sum actually represented the proceeds of cyber fraud cases done in other states, including Maharashtra, Karnataka, Delhi and Haryana, SP Jain said. The money pertained to proceeds of cyber-crime, including cryptocurrency investment fraud, fake customer service centre related fraud and cyber phishing. Accused so far Further investigations took the Betul district polices multiple teams to two hideouts in Indore, from where three men have so far been arrested in the case. The arrested men include Raja alias Ayush Chauhan (28), who hails from Savligarh (Betul), his brother-in-law Ankit Rajput (32) and Narendra Singh Rajput (42). As many as 15 cell-phones, 21 ATM cards, Rs 28,000 cash and 11 bank passbooks of nationalized and private banks have been seized from the arrested men. The seizure has revealed that more than 20 more bank accounts were being used to park and circulate the cyber fraud money in different parts of Madhya Pradesh. Many of those accounts may well be Jan Dhan accounts, the SP-Betul said. Investigations have revealed the involvement of an ad hoc employee of one of the banks, who helped the inter-state gang in first getting access to the accounts, then changing the registered mobile phone number of each of the accounts, get new ATM cards issued and finally get access to internet-mobile banking for each account, particularly to get control of account whose holder had died. But the arrested trio is just one layer of the multi-layered racket, whose real players (backward and forward linkages of the racket) were operating from other states.
Four Karnataka men duped of 4.61cr in Vadodara gold scam
Eight, including constable, arrested for abducting CEO of BPO for ransom
Dharwad police arrest couple involved in the Hyderabad fraud case
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Woman dies after getting stuck in harvesting machine
Border Security Update Kerala-Karnataka Police: Border Meet - Deccan Herald
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Father kills disabled daughter, blames neighbours
Preparations in full swing for Hanuman Mala event
Awareness created on successful treatment of ovarian germ cell tumours in adolescent girls
National Lok Adalat planned in Belagavi on Dec 13
Min stresses need to blend science, tech, and empathy for a healthier society
KLS GIT celebrates 9th Graduation Day ceremony
CM Met AICC President In Bengaluru, Says Ready To Meet High Command If Summoned
CM Siddaramaiah reportedly expressed displeasure over supporters of D.K. Shivakumar demanded a change of guard in Karnataka
JD(S) will never sever ties with NDA, declares Deve Gowda
BSWML pins high hopes on waste collection kiosks to clean up Bengaluru
Six, including police constable, arrested in ATM cash van robbery case
Siddaramaiah meets Kharge on resolving impasse over Cabinet reshuffle, power sharing
There was no clarity on the outcome of the talks; Shivakumar too is expected to meet Kharge on Sunday
Karnataka high court upholds 5-year limit for municipal bodies, dismisses petitions
New labour codes lead to confusion over Karnatakas minimum wage revision
The revision of minimum wages in Karnataka, last notified in 2017-2018, is overdue since revision has to be done once in at least five years. A draft on revision was issued in April, 2025
HDK predicts explosive political developments
Leadership question persists in Karnataka Congressand BJP as JD(S) opts for old horses
Congress high command should clearly say who is CM of State: Ashok
Fraudster duo from Hyderabad nabbed by Dharwad police
How a police constable turned into a key conspirator in ATM cash van looting case
On the day of the incident, Annappa showed up at one of the checkposts that were set up to check vehicles, despite having no duty there
Fishermens relief fund raised to 10 lakh in Karnataka
Saudi Mishap: Last Rites of Deceased Performed
Two of the victims were from Karnataka and the 43 others from Hyderabad
Power tussle tarnishing States reputation, says MLC Vishwanath
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Residents of Anekal taluk to stage protest on November 29 demanding better roads
Guarantee schemes a model for rest of the country, says Boseraju
PSIs birthday celebration with history sheeters in Dharwad, inquiry ordered
Woman trapped in crop processing machine dies
Trade unions slam Centre on four labour codes
Civic polls: As aspirants begin political legwork on the ground, confusion still reigns
Uncertainty continues over new wards, reservation roster, and whether elections will be held at all in the next few months
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Oncologist calls for greater awareness of ovarian germ cell tumours among young women
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Aditya Kumar Halwasia acquired 38 lakh shares in Karnataka Bank for Rs 71 crore, a deal executed at a premium. The smallcap lender, supported by Quant Mutual Fund, saw its stock jump nearly 8% amid significant volume spikes. Karnataka Bank's net profit improved quarter-on-quarter, while NPAs moderated.
Man arrested for selling painkiller tablets as drugs to students
Partial cancellation of Chennai-bound trains on November 23
Ace investor Halwasiya buys shares worth 70 cr in Karnataka Bank
Shares of the bank opened flat at 176 but hit days high of 193 before closing with a gain of 8% at 189
Pralhad Joshi Alleges Horse Trading of Congress MLAs Amid Karnataka Power Tussle
The Union Minister also claimed Shivakumar's visit to jailed MLAs Vinay Kulkarni and K C Veerendra, also known as Puppy, in Bengaluru Central Prison was aimed at securing their support
A day after the Centre notified the four Labour Codes, pending since 2020, the Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticised that the 29 existing labour-related laws have been 're-packaged' into the four Codes and are being presented as a 'revolutionary' reform. In an X post, Jairam Ramesh questioned that if these Codes can turn basic demands for labour justice like National minimum wage of 400 per day, including MGNREGA; Right to Health Act, with universal health coverage of Rs 25 lakh; Employment Guarantee Act for urban areas, comprehensive social security for all unorganized workersincluding life insurance and accident insurance; commitment to end contract labour systems in core functions of government departments into a 'reality'. Unions growl, India Inc weighs as four Labour Codes kick in The Modi Government must learn from the examples of the Congress Government in Karnataka and the former Government in Rajasthan, which have pioneered labour reforms for the 21st century with their groundbreaking gig worker laws, he said. The Codes were criticised by trade unions over unclear provisions on retrenchment and possible discretionary behaviour during the implementation of the Codes by the Centre or state governments. Notably, the rules raised the ceiling for mandatory government approval for carrying out closures, layoffs or retrenchment. Also, contrary to the existing provision of establishments employing 100 or more workmen needing government nod, the new Code raises the cap to 300 workmen. It also increased working hours in factories from 9 to 12 hours and in shops and establishments from 9 to 10 hours. However, the four Labour Codes include worker-friendly measures like including mandatory appointment letters to workers to ensure formalisation and job security; universal social security coverage, including to gig, platform, contract, and migrant workers, with PF, ESIC, and insurance benefits; statutory minimum wages and timely payment across all sectors; expanded rights and safety for women, including night-shift work and mandatory grievance committees; and free annual health check-ups for workers aged 40 and above. India implements four new labour codes; trade unions demand withdrawal, call for protest on Nov 26
Karnataka CM seeks Centre's intervention as maize, green gram prices plunge
In a pressing appeal, Karnataka's Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has brought to the attention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi the alarming drop in prices for maize and green gram, a situation that has placed immense strain on farmers statewide. He urged central organizations, including NAFED and FCI, to step in swiftly.
Union Minister's Big Charge Against DK Shivakumar Amid Karnataka Tussle
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi alleged that Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar are indulging in the purchase of MLAs amid the escalating leadership strife in the state.
Bengaluru police have cracked a major daylight cash dacoity, arresting three individuals including a police constable and former firm employee. The operation involved hijacking a cash van carrying Rs 7.11 crore, with the accused posing as RBI officials. Recovered cash amounts to Rs 5.76 crore, and efforts are underway to apprehend remaining culprits.
